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    Old 07-27-2012, 03:28 PM
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    Pet beds for the local animal shelter!
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    Old 07-27-2012, 03:50 PM
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    I have a few quilts made out of that material and I love 'em.... ;-)
    I like it when quilts are made from anykind of material.... I love makin'em out of all kinds..... and I've used big poly pieces for backs of quilts and as heavy as it is you dont need to put a middle in them....
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    Old 07-27-2012, 03:56 PM
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    The 'usual' way this fabric was used was in big (8"-12") squares or rectangles stitched together at random for both sides of the quilt and tied at the intersections of the squares. Heavy as all get out and no need for batting.

    As mentioned earlier, these wear like iron and are wonderful for outdoor use.
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    Old 07-27-2012, 04:45 PM
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    I would love to get my hands on some good old polyester . It makes the warmest and most durable quilts and wonderful rag rugs !
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    Old 07-27-2012, 05:18 PM
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    I think that stuff is priceless! If it's a good quality polyester, it would be fine for many applications, including quilting.
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    Old 07-28-2012, 03:15 AM
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    Make lap quilts and donate them to local nursing homes.
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    Old 07-28-2012, 03:18 AM
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    Many years ago my Mom made a quilt with double knit. She made it for my DH for a "camping quilt" It went camping for years. The binding is ragged, but the knit is holding up great. It was retired when DH discovered there was a motel just up the road with a hot shower and TV!
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    Old 07-28-2012, 03:19 AM
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    Agree with ghostrider. Give it to Good Will even if you don't take the tax deduction.
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    Old 07-28-2012, 03:27 AM
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    Make a rug. It will wear like iron.
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    Old 07-28-2012, 03:31 AM
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    Originally Posted by Krisb
    Make an ugly quilt for the ugly quilt project. They don't care what you use as long as it is warm. Here is the website.

    http://www.uglyquilts.org/
    excellent idea also can be used for beds for the animal shelters, maybe backings for charity quilts
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